Practicing Agrology
Agrology is a regulated profession in Canada. Each province and territory has its own regulator and registration requirements.
To practice agrology* in Manitoba, you must be registered with Agrologists Manitoba.
-The Agrologists Act
*Practicing Agrology: includes every act with or without reward, which has as its objective the experimentation with or the giving of advice with respect to the principles, laws or practices relating to the production, improvement, use, processing or marketing of agricultural products, crops or livestock.
Only those who are practicing according to the definition above have a requirement to become registered.
Immigration vs Registration
Immigration and registration are two separate things. Agrologists Manitoba cannot help you immigrate to Canada and your immigration office cannot help you become registered as an Agrologist in Manitoba. You do NOT require a letter from Agrologists Manitoba in order to immigrate to Canada.
Your immigration office will assess your Agrology education and experience, and may select you to immigrate to Canada if it is confident you can find work and contribute to the economy. But your immigration office cannot guarantee that Agrologists Manitoba will register you to work as an Agrologist in Manitoba.
Jobs in the Agriculture Industry
Agriculture encompasses a wide range of careers, many of which do not require professional registration. Only individuals who provide agrology advice, recommendations, or knowledge transfer that others rely on to make decisions may be engaging in the practice of agrology.
Non-Resident Application
You may initiate an application while not residing in Canada – Non-Resident Application.
Before you spend time and money on the application process, contact your immigration office to ensure that you meet the immigration requirements.
Applicants may prefer to initiate their WES course-by-course evaluation only since ARC assessment will occur on a quarterly schedule following arrival in Manitoba.
Competency Development
To ensure safe, competent practice of agrology, applicants that:
- Meet the education standard, and;
- No demonstrated transfer of formal agrology knowledge to a Canadian context
Will be directed to participate in the Competency Development Program